Announcements

Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh dear brothers and sisters,

We pray that you are continuing to benefit from these blessed last days of Ramadan and that Allah SWT accepts all of your deeds.

Following our previous communication, we would like to share an important update regarding Eid al-Fitr.

Based on current astronomical projections, there is now a stronger likelihood that Eid will fall on Friday, March 20, inshaAllah, subject to the official sighting of the crescent moon in accordance with our established policy. We will update the community as soon as the date is confirmed with an announcement.

If Eid is on Friday (March 20), the Eid prayer and full-day celebration will take place at the Blaisdell Center Arena (777 Ward Avenue) at 8:45 AM with Takbeerat and continuing until approximately 6:00 PM. Eid prayer will be at 9:30 AM InshaAllah.

The day will include Eid prayer and khutbah, breakfast, lunch, and refreshments throughout the day, as well as activities for adults and children, including games and inflatables, in a joyful community gathering.

Because Eid falls on a Friday, we will pause at 1:00 PM for Jumu‘ah prayer. After Jumu‘ah, lunch will be served and activities will resume.

Please note that Blaisdell is a secured venue with exclusive vendors. Food and refreshments will be fully provided, so we kindly ask that you do not bring outside or home-cooked food, sweets, or drinks, as they will not be permitted inside. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation, as these venue policies are strictly enforced and any violations could result in penalties or impact our ability to host future events at this location.

For tourists or those who may not be aware that Jumu'ah prayer will be held at the Blaisdell, the Masjid will remain open and Jumu'ah prayer will be held there as well.

If Eid is on Thursday (March 19), the Eid prayer will be held at the Masjid at 8:45 AM, followed by light refreshments.

In this case, the full-day community celebration at the Blaisdell Center Arena will still take place on Friday, including activities, inflatables, and a day of fun for our children and families starting at 10:30AM.

We strongly encourage everyone to attend and celebrate together as a community.

If you require a letter for your employer or school to request time off, please reach out to us and we will be happy to provide one.

We also remind everyone to fulfill Zakat al-Fitr before the Eid prayer so that it may reach those in need in time.

Allah SWT says:
“…so that you complete the prescribed period, glorify Allah for guiding you, and so that you may be grateful.”
(Surah Al-Baqarah 2:185)

Eid is a day of gratitude, unity, and joy — a time to come together as one community in remembrance of Allah and celebration of His blessings.

May Allah allow us to reach Eid, accept from us our fasting and prayers, and grant us a day filled with barakah, joy, and togetherness.

Jazakum Allahu Kheiran,
Muslim Association of Hawaiʻi

Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmat-Allah wa Barakatuh dear brothers and sisters,

We pray that Allah SWT accepts your fasting, prayers, and all acts of worship during these blessed nights of Ramadan.

Tonight, InshaAllah, we will be observing the 27th night of Ramadan with an extended night program at the masjid. These final nights are among the most blessed of the entire year, and the Messenger of Allah ﷺ encouraged us to increase our worship during them in search of Laylat al-Qadr, a night that is better than a thousand months.

We invite the community to join us tonight for a night of prayer, remembrance, reflection, and fellowship.

Program Schedule

First Program: 8:15 PM – 10:00 PM
The evening will begin at 8:15 PM and will include a reminder (talk), followed by Isha prayer, 8 rakaat of Taraweeh, the completion of the recitation of the Qur’an (Khatm al-Quran), Shafaa and Witr prayer, and duaa.

Break: 10:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Second Program: 10:30 PM – 11:30 PM
We will resume with 12 rak‘at of Qiyam al-Layl, a short reminder/talk, followed by midnight snacks, and the program will conclude around midnight.

At midnight, there will be sisters-only Halaqa InshaAllah. All sisters are invited

Free Time / Optional Itikaf: Midnight – 3:30 AM
Brothers and sisters may either return home to rest or remain in the masjid for worship and Itikaf. The masjid will remain open, for those who wish to spend time in prayer, recitation of Quran, dhikr, Duaa, or quiet reflection.

Third Program (Qiyam al-Layl): 3:30 AM – 4:30 AM
The night program will resume at 3:30 AM with Tahajjud prayer, recitation, and duaa, followed by Witr.

Suhur Break
After the prayers, we will have approximately an hour break for a light suhur. Simple light items will be provided InshaAllah.

Fajr and Closing
We will then pray Fajr together, followed by tasbih and remembrance. Please note that Fajr Iqama will InshaAllah be at 5:45AM and not 6AM. The program will conclude with Salat Doha for those who wish to remain.

Important Reminders

• Refreshments will be available throughout the night, and suhur will be provided.
• If you anticipate needing to leave early, please park outside the masjid area to avoid blocking others.
• Please be mindful that our neighbors are sleeping. We kindly ask everyone to keep voices low and minimize noise when entering or leaving.
• There will be opportunities at the end of each program segment for people to move their cars if needed.

Final Reminder

These are the nights in which the Prophet ﷺ would increase his worship, awaken his family, and devote himself fully to seeking Allah’s mercy. Even a short portion of the night spent in prayer, Qur’an, or remembrance can carry immense reward.

The Prophet ﷺ said:

“Whoever stands in prayer during Laylat al-Qadr with faith and seeking reward, all of his previous sins will be forgiven.”

Last but not least, we would also like to remind our community that these blessed nights are a beautiful opportunity to support the House of Allah. If you have not yet made your contribution to the masjid’s annual fundraising, or if you are able to increase your support, we encourage you to bring your donation with you tonight. Charity given during these nights carries multiplied reward, and if it coincides with Laylat al-Qadr, it is as if that charity continues to give reward for more than a thousand months. Supporting the masjid ensures that it continues to serve our community as a place of prayer, learning, and remembrance of Allah for generations to come. May Allah accept your generosity and place it heavily on your scale of good deeds.

We ask Allah to allow us to witness Laylat al-Qadr, to accept our prayers and fasting, and to fill our hearts with faith and tranquility.

We look forward to spending this blessed night together as a community.

Jazakum Allah Kheir
Muslim Association of Hawai‘i

Assalamu Alaikum,

We are pleased to share this year’s comprehensive Ramadan program. Our goal is to create a balanced and enriching experience that nurtures worship, learning, and community throughout the blessed month.

 Night Program (Every Night)

 Part One – Main Program (Begins at 8:15 PM)

   •   Short reminder

   •   Isha prayer

   •   Two rak’a Sunnah

   •   Eight rak’a Taraweeh

   •   Shafaa and Witr

 This portion concludes with Witr, allowing those who need to leave early to do so.

Part Two – Extended Qiyam (After a Short Break)

   •   Additional Qiyam prayers

   •   Designed to complete one juz’ per night and finish the entire Qur’an during Ramadan

Daily Program (Every Day)

 After Fajr

   •   Short talk / reflection

   •   Qur’an recitation and tajweed

Weekly Program (Day-by-Day)

 Friday

   •   Jumuaa khutba by guest speaker

 Saturday (Expanded Program Day)

 After Dhohr

   •   Community halaqa (open to everyone)

   •   Reflection and discussion (based on Friday khutba or other topics)

 After Asr

   •   Sisters’ halaqa (dedicated session)

 After Isha (Extended Night Program & I’tikaf)

   •   Taraweeh, followed by Shafaa and Witr

   •   9:40 PM – Qiyam

   •   9:55 PM – New Muslim (revert) breakout session

   •   10:15 PM – Break

 Late Night / Early Morning

   •   3:45 AM – Resume Qiyam

   •   4:00 AM – Short talk

   •   4:10 AM – Suhur

   •   6:00 AM – Fajr prayer followed by talk and Qur’an recitation

 Sunday

 After Asr

   •   Community session (lecture, youth discussion, or special topics)

 Additional Programs (To Be Announced)

   •   Extended sisters’ halaqa sessions

   •   Youth-focused activities

   •   New Muslim (revert) halaqa

Further details will be shared as these programs are finalized.

We ask Allah SWT to bless this Ramadan, allow us to benefit from it fully, and accept from all of us our fasting, prayers, and efforts.

Warm Regards,

Muslim Association of Hawai'i

Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatu-Allah wa barakatuh,

In accordance with our established policy, we are pleased to announce that the month of Ramadan will begin tomorrow, Wednesday, February 18, and Taraweeh prayers will commence tonight, Tuesday, February 17, following Isha prayer InshaAllah.

Although the moon was not sighted locally here in Hawai‘i, there have been confirmed sightings in other regions across different geographical areas. In accordance with MAH’s moon-sighting policy, which accepts verified sightings beyond our local horizon when reliably established, we will honor those reports. Therefore, we confirm that the first day of Ramadan will be tomorrow, InshaAllah.

 Allah SWT says:

 “O you who believe, fasting has been prescribed upon you as it was prescribed upon those before you, that you may attain taqwā.” (Qur’an 2:183)

 The Prophet SWS said:

“Whoever fasts Ramadan with faith and seeking reward, all of their past sins will be forgiven.” (Bukhari & Muslim)

We ask Allah SWT to allow us to reach Ramadan and to accept from us our fasting, our prayers, our duaa, and our Qiyam. May HE SWT make this month a means of mercy, forgiveness, and elevation for all of us. May He grant us sincerity, strength, and consistency in worship, unite our community upon goodness, and bring relief to those facing hardship around the world.

We welcome this blessed month with gratitude and excitement and look forward to coming together in worship, reflection, and community.Finally, as we welcome the blessed nights of Ramadan, we kindly ask everyone to be mindful of parking within the neighborhood and to respect our neighbors at all times. In Islam, honoring one’s neighbor is not only a noble character but an emphasized obligation.

 The Prophet SWS  said

“Jibrīl continued to advise me regarding the neighbor until I thought he would make him an heir.” (Bukhari & Muslim)

 and he SWS also said

“Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him not harm his neighbor.”

Please note that the program will begin at 8:15 PM and conclude around 9:45 PM. For those parking inside the MAH parking lot, cars will not be moved until the program is completed. If you anticipate needing to leave earlier, we kindly ask that you park outside the MAH lot, while ensuring you do not block driveways or inconvenience our neighbors.

Being considerate—avoiding blocking driveways, keeping noise to a minimum, and parking responsibly—is part of our deen and reflects our community’s character.

Jazakum Allah Kheir for your cooperation and for helping us uphold the best of manners in our community. Ramadan Mubarak to you and your families.

-Muslim Association of Hawai'i

Assalamu Alaikum dear brothers and sisters,

We are excited and honored to welcome back our beloved former Imam, Dr. Ismail Elshikh, and his family for a special visit to our community from June 15 to July 2. Imam Ismail holds a special place in our hearts, and we are grateful to host him once again in Hawai‘i.

We’ve worked closely with Imam Ismail to prepare a rich and meaningful program designed to benefit the entire community—brothers, sisters, youth, students, and families alike.

All events will take place at the masjid, and we warmly encourage you to attend and take full advantage of this blessed opportunity. We are especially looking forward to Imam Ismail’s world-renowned Qur’anic recitation and his insightful reflections rooted in deep knowledge and love for Islam.

Program Schedule

Sunday, June 15
After Maghrib – Welcome Dinner (Potluck)
After Isha – Qur’an Recitation

Friday, June 20
Jumu‘ah Khutbah
After Maghrib – Workshop: “Sacred Harmony – Unlocking the Art of Qur'anic Listening”
After Isha – Qur’an Recitation

Saturday, June 21
  After Maghrib – Workshop: “Building a Happy Marriage”
After Isha – Qur’an Night

Sunday, June 22
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Women’s Halaqa

Friday, June 27
Jumu‘ah Khutbah

After Maghrib – Tea with Imam (Q&A)

After Isha – Qur’an Night

Saturday, June 28
After Maghrib – Workshop: “How Does Islam Address Stress and Anxiety?”

Sunday, June 29
11:00 AM – Student Workshop
After Maghrib – Farewell Dinner (Potluck)
After Isha – Short Closing Speech

Weekday Programs (Monday–Thursday)

After Fajr – “Softening of the Heart: Wisdom from the Spiritual Seekers”
After Isha – Reflections on Surah Al-Ahzab: Building the Muslim Personality in Times of Tribulation

We encourage you to make the most of this incredible opportunity. Whether you’re looking for spiritual growth, a stronger connection to the Qur’an, answers to your questions, or just a warm evening in the company of your community—you’ll find it here, insha’Allah.

We look forward to seeing you and your families and making this a meaningful time together.

With warm regards,
The Muslim Association of Hawai‘i

Assalamu Alaikum dear brothers and sisters,

Alhamdulillah, what a truly beautiful and heartwarming Eid al-Adha celebration we shared together this past weekend!

It was wonderful to see such a large and vibrant gathering for Eid prayer on Friday, and even more joyful to witness so many families and children enjoying the festivities on Saturday. From the heartfelt takbeerat to the sounds of laughter at the carnival games, every moment reminded us of the blessings of community and the joy of coming together as brothers and sisters in Islam.

We extend our deepest gratitude to every one of you who joined us to mark this joyous occasion. Your presence brought warmth and energy to the celebration, and we pray that Allah (SWT) accepts your worship, sacrifices, and prayers during these blessed days.

A very special thank you goes to our amazing volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes. Many of them stepped away from enjoying the event themselves in order to ensure that others had a smooth, welcoming, and meaningful experience. May Allah reward their selflessness, bless their families, and elevate their ranks—ameen!

We’d love to see your photos and videos from Eid! Please feel free to share them with us at mahmasjid@gmail.com for future content and memories.

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As we transition from the joy of Eid, let’s not let the spirit of togetherness and worship fade. We encourage everyone to stay connected to the masjid by attending Jumu’ah on Fridays and joining us for daily prayers. The masjid is not just a place for special occasions—it’s a space for all of us, every day.

We wish you and your loved ones well and look forward to seeing you often, insha’Allah!

With warmest regards,
The Muslim Association of Hawaii